New York Magazine’s Guide to Sales and Bargains

February 16, 2006 06:58 AM | Comments (0) | Posted in Guides

For those of you looking for additional resources on saving big in NYC, head to New York Metro’s Guide to Sales and Bargains. Even the most ruthless New York Bargain Shoppers will find the guide, at the very least, interesting reading. That is, if you can get past the ads for Bergdorf Goodman and Diane Von Furstenberg.

In Markdown-onomics, author Maureen Tkacik, chronicles the mark-down life of a green blazer at Saks Fifth Avenue ($410 in August to below $100 right before Christmas) and offers this assessment on leopard printed fashion:

There, on a hanger, was a camisole, covered in ...

Shopping Guide to Los Angeles

February 5, 2006 01:53 PM | Comments (5) | Posted in Guides

What’s not to love about L.A.? You’ve got the beach, the sun, and the stars. Even traffic on HWY 10 is bearable when you’re blasting the latest Outkast CD in a convertible in February. Shopping in L.A. is an endurance sport because of the sheer distance between each point. In an effort to save gas and sanity, build your day around sections of the city. For example, if you know you are going to be in the Venice area, plan to do all of your shopping and activities in that area on the same day. Save tourist traps like the Santa Monica promenade (which is nice in an outdoor mall sort of ...

The Ultimate Guide to Undergarments Part 2: Your Bottom Half

January 11, 2006 08:26 AM | Comments (0) | Posted in Guides

There has been quite a bit of attention paid (deservedly so) to bras, but your lower half deserves as much attention as the upper part. Having a great-fitting bra but a lumpy middle and backside is like wearing a Gucci evening dress with fuzzy house slippers: a total disaster. So, in part 2 of our underwear guide, we give tips on keeping your junk in your trunk.

Read Part 1 of the Ultimate Guide to Undergarments

Guide to Online Discount Shopping

January 2, 2006 06:14 AM | Comments (1) | Posted in GuidesAustraliaCanadaDeustchSpanish

Thank God for online discount stores! Now you can bargain-shop online from the comfort of your home or office cubicle. Here are some of the my favorite stores for finding discounts online. Make sure to check out my Coupon & Deals Page for discounts to these stores and more.

Bluefly.com:Bluefly is the best online site for high end designer clothing. Unlike most budget sites, Bluefly.com carries top designers, such as Prada, Fendi, Michael Kors and Calvin Klein, at 30% to 80% off retail prices. The off priced site also has a great selection of shoes from Christian Louboutin, Manolo ...

Take The Budget Fashionista’s Shopping Survey 2006

January 1, 2006 07:28 AM | Comments (0) | Posted in Guides

From the most your willing to pay for a pair of designer jeans to your own personal shopping philosophy, TBF’s annual, somewhat scientific, shopping survey gives you a glimpse into the shopping habits of your fellow shoppers. In our first survey conducted last year, over 800 readers shared their shopping habits, advice and tips. This year our goal is to have even more respondents!

The survey takes approximately 10 minutes (more if you decided to write your own, shopping related version of War & Peace) and all answers are ANONYMOUS. There’s no right or wrong answers, so feel free to be ...

Budget Fashionista Heading to LA

December 28, 2005 06:37 AM | Comments (11) | Posted in Guides

So I’m heading to LA in mid January (since the increase of TV stuff, I’ve been back and forth quite often) and of course plan to do tons of shopping. My goal is simple: to gas up the rental car, pop in a CD of Sheryl Crow’s greatest hits, and hit the mean shopping streets of LA. Here’s my basic shopping plan so far:

• Beverly Hills Loehmann’s
• Queen Bee of Beverly Hills (trunk show if scheduled)
• Camaro Outlet (if I can hitch a ride)
• Last Chance Boutique
• Rodeo Drive Resale (love the purses)
• DNA
• FIDM Scholarship store
• Lisa Kline Outlet
• and a brief wishful walk down Melrose

I’m looking ...

Shopping Guide to New York City

December 27, 2005 08:42 AM | Comments (5) | Posted in Guides

New York City. Don’t those three magical words just scream “shopper’s paradise”? Although “budget” may not be the first thing at comes to mind when you think of Big Apple shopping, we have the tips to guide you through the expensive shopping trenches so you can discover the hidden and not-so-hidden bargains in the city that never sleeps! So put on your most comfortable shoes, grab your biggest tote and gather up your dough. It’s time to go bargain hunting. Sales beware!

The Budget Fashionista’s New York Shopping Tips

1. Find the Sample Sales. New York is known for taxis, big apes and ...

Retailers Go Cheap this Holiday Season

December 15, 2005 12:56 PM | Comments (0) | Posted in Guides

Looks like this is shaping up to be a very budget friendly holiday season. According to a recent AP article, retailers have started to slashed prices at local malls and stores to reel in snowbound shoppers in the Midwest and Northeast. The jury is still out on whether it’s working, but increased markdowns and a plethora of coupons give the impression that retailers are doing all they can to get us into the doors. I was going to list the stores with markdowns, but it’s pretty much every major (and minor) retailer.  Lord & Taylor has coupon books available in store with coupons for up to ...

Shop Well With You Charity Shopping Event in New York

November 30, 2005 10:05 AM | Comments (1) | Posted in Guides

Let your shopping dollars mean something, head out to Shop Well with You’s 2nd Annual Holiday Accessory Sake benefit. The event will take place on Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at the *beautiful* Clodagh Design Studios, 670 Broadway, 4th Floor (between East 3rd and Bond Street in NoHo) in New York City. Tickets are $50 in advance or $65 at the door ($80/$100 for VIP Champagne Reception tickets). Buy the tickets online or by calling 212.226.0466 x 2

In case you aren’t familiar with this fantastic organization, let me fill you in. Shop Well with You is the only national not-for-profit ...